Best Hotel Restaurants

Two California icons have come together: After a $100 million renovation, the secluded Hotel Bel Air reopened in 2011 with the king of California cuisine himself at the helm of the kitchen. Wolfgang Puck’s Cal-Mediterranean menu revolves around produce from local farmers’ markets and nearby farms, with dishes like sautéed Dover sole accompanied by spring vegetables from Chino Ranch. The dining room’s retractable glass walls overlook the property’s fabled manicured gardens. hotelbelair.com

With star chefs at the stoves and designer spaces that seem to get sexier and more sophisticated with each opening, it’s no surprise that some of the most exciting restaurants in the country are in hotels. Here, F&W names the Best Hotel Restaurants.—Jamie Feldmar